I was born across the river In the mountains where I call home Lord, times were good there Don't know why, I ever roamed Oh, Tennessee River and a mountain man We get together anytime we can Oh, Tennessee River and a mountain man We play together in mother nature's band Me and my woman's done made our plans On the Tennessee River, walking hand in hand Gonna raise a family, Lord settle down Where peace and love can still be found Oh, Tennessee River and a mountain man We get together anytime we can Oh, Tennessee River and a mountain man We play together in mother nature's band Oh, Tennessee River Oh, Tennessee River and a mountain man We get together anytime we can Oh, Tennessee River and a mountain man We play together in mother nature's band Oh, Tennessee River and a mountain man We get together anytime we can Oh, Tennessee River and a mountain man We play together in mother nature's band Oh, Tennessee River